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MCS LEADERSHIP Thank you for your dedication and influence! MCS BOARD OF TRUSTEES
PTF BOARD 2018-19
2018-19
BRIGHT FUTURE CONSTRUCTION COMMITTEE 2019-20
Lewis Brewster, Chair
Robyn Gundlach, President
Chase Emery, Co-Chair
Harry Bagramian
Adam and Jane Ah You,
Jason Kliewer, Co-Chair
Clifton Chang
Treasurers
Chris Childs
Brian Darrow
Kelly Cefalia, Secretary
Greg Horvath
Charlie Haggard
Anna Jeffers and Jill Bangert,
Jim Jeffers
Mike McMillen
Community Events
Tim Mustard
Mark Nowlin
William Morris, MCS Dads
Meesh Pierce
Sue Celek, PTF Liaison
Mike McMillen, Board Representative
Jason Tester
Keven Kroehler, Chief Operating Officer
MCS IS A CONNECTED COMMUNITY where families belong, find their place, build relationships, and develop a true heart of service.
Look what our Community did this year! Salute to Veterans This MCS tradition was a hallmark as we welcomed MCS Dad Lt. Col. Matthew McDonald to share his experience as a military family serving in the Marines. We were honored to present Tony Moiso, MCS Grandfather and Chairman of the Rancho Mission Viejo company, with the distinguished Ben Friedman Leadership Award for his impact on the Orange County community. PTF Hosts New Opportunities for MCS Families Our PTF provides a myriad events for parents and students to connect, grow together, and have FUN! MCS Spirit was alive and well, with our first ever Middle School Midnight Madness at the Back to School Bash. Our inaugural Father-Daughter dance was also a highlight, with 130 Dads and daughters swinging the night away!
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MESSAGE FROM HEATHER HARRISON INTERIM HEAD OF SCHOOL Since 1987, the mission of “building a firm foundation through Christcentered education” has guided Mariners Christian School’s Board, Administration, and amazing faculty and staff in its advancement to become a premier Christian school in Southern California. This mission and our school thrives because of the unwavering commitment of YOU, our faithful partners in education, who bathe MCS in prayer and support so that we can continue on a path of excellence and innovation for students, as we equip our young ambassadors for Christ to lead in high school and college confident of who they are—and whose they are. It is with great excitement that we share this Annual Report which is filled with stories, statistics, and successes that all point to what the Lord is accomplishing on campus through your generosity and involvement— and more than anything else, we want to say THANK YOU! We covet your prayers and partnership as we soar into the 2019-20 year, aiming to “Reflect the Son” in all we do and to strengthen the Legacy of Mariners Christian School.
MCS CORE VALUES:
MILESTONES TO CELEBRATE!
Love For Christ Exemplary Academics Whole Child Focus Culture Of Innovation Connected Community
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With the completion of Phase One, we doubled the size of our TK program and now offer two classes of 19 students in fantastic spaces that are brimming with natural light and a flexible layout
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We invested in our Connected Community through training parent Bible study leaders and mentor leaders with an eye towards launching future MCS Bible studies
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We premiered our first-ever Elementary musical “School House Rock, Jr.!” and Middle School fall play “A Charlie Brown Christmas” in the new Argyros Center for Worship and Performing Arts
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THE INNOVATIVE ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE AT MCS Our Culture of Innovation promotes unique learning experiences!
MCS Teachers Engage Students With RealWorld NASA Challenge Project Based Learning is an exciting way that MCS teachers connect learning with real-world problems, giving students a sense of purpose while problem-solving alongside professionals in the field, all the while developing a distinctly Christian worldview. This year, third graders imagined they were the first lunar colonists. While this might not seem like a “real world problem,” on March 26, Vice President Pence commissioned NASA to return to the moon within the next five years! Students launched their project with a Skype call to a NASA scientist who explained the mission and asked students for help. After determining basic survival needs, students collaborated on engineering projects (accessing NASA research). They finished by writing children’s books incorporating writing stemming from their grade-level Units of Study.
Students demonstrated their growth while reading aloud to their family, as well as an opportunity to share their character analysis over a warm cup of cocoa. Second grade introduced a Book Tasting, inviting parents to visit “MCS Starbooks Cafe” and ‘taste’ what students had been working on, including character discussion and opinion writing. Parents engaged in the learning process by leaving feedback on comment cards—plus bonding over Starbooks treats!
Academic Course Expansion in Middle School Helps Students Reach Their Greatest Potential
“MCS teachers aim to give students a sense of ownership, purpose, and curiosity while still mastering the academic and STEM standards of learning.”
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Research and piloting of curriculum led to adopting Envision Math—resulting in reinforcement for instruction and learning, as well as intervention, individualization, and differentiation
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Increased academic support through 1-1 and small group instruction to students with math deficiencies
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Added new Math Intervention Specialist position
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Introduced ELA honors classes in 7th grade as well as expanded support classes for students needing intervention
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Intensified focus on developing scholarly habits and practices within each discipline with emphasis on Socratic discussion and project-based learning to help students sharpen critical thinking and problem solving skills
Kim Wilson, TK-5th grade Curriculum Specialist
Individualized Learning Involves Parents In The Educational Process As MCS continues to emphasize high-level literacy through Reading and Writing Units of Study, relying heavily on the model originated by Lucy Calkins of Columbia University, MCS teachers introduced new ways for parents to support student progress. This year, we welcomed parents to a Character Clubs and Cocoa event at the end of the character study in Reading Workshop.
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Elementary School 2018-19 MAP Scores
Middle School 2018-19 Terra Nova Scores
K R E A D I N G | 17 3
3RD READING | 206
K R E A D I N G | 15 8
3 R D R E A D I N G | 19 9
K M AT H | 17 2
3 R D M AT H | 210
K M AT H | 15 9
3 R D M AT H | 2 0 3
1 S T R E A D I N G | 19 0
4 T H R E A D I N G | 216
1 S T R E A D I N G | 17 7
4TH READING | 206
1 S T M AT H | 19 4
4 T H M AT H | 2 2 3
1 S T M AT H | 181
4 T H M AT H | 213
7 T H M AT H | 76
2 N D R E A D I N G | 19 5
5 T H R E A D I N G | 219
7 T H M AT H | 71
2 N D R E A D I N G | 18 9
5 T H R E A D I N G | 212
2 N D M AT H | 19 7
5 T H M AT H | 2 31
2 N D M AT H | 19 2
5 T H M AT H | 2 21
6TH READING | 80 6 T H R E A D I N G | 67
Standard Student Scores
6 T H M AT H | 76 6 T H M AT H | 6 2
MCS
7 T H R E A D I N G | 76
National & State Standard*
7TH READING | 70
*NP of Mean Christian School Program (CSP) Score
8 T H R E A D I N G | 74
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MCS scores consistently demonstrate that students maintain a high level of subject mastery when assessed on state and national standards.
8 T H R E A D I N G | 74
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8 T H M AT H | 7 9
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8 T H M AT H | 71
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MCS National & State Standard* *NWEA National Mean Score
Difference Makers with True Hearts Of Service Students experience the power of Christ working through them as they leverage their own ideas to impact the community! Our locally recognized Difference Maker Program continues to thrive, encouraging students to become innovative leaders as they serve others. This year 20 students led projects resulting in all-school participation to accomplish the following: •
700+ Student-created blessing bags for the homeless.
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250+ bags of groceries during Fall Food Drive to fill two local food pantries.
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1673 pairs of socks collected in Socktober Drive.
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300+ “BACKPACKS OF HOPE” containing toys, HOPE BEARS, and matching HOPE bracelets given to children battling long term illnesses, homelessness, and abuse.
Already on point are 28 students ready to LEAD Difference Maker Projects in 2019-20, with a goal to involve the entire MCS Community in furthering God’s Kingdom!
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O UR FIN AN CI AL ACC OUNTA B I L I T Y
*BASED ON FISCAL YEAR J U LY 1, 2 018 – J U N E 3 0 , 2 019
MCS is committed to a high level of accountability in all aspects of financial stewardship. In addition to an annual audit conducted by a professional accounting firm, we operate under the direction of two board committees (finance and endowment) to ensure thorough oversight.
Operational Income
Operational Expense 93% Tuition & Fees
$35,525 $558,795
$257,470 $396,211 $511,407
6% Donations* & Fundraising Events <1% Other Income
*Not including Bright Future Donations $1,101,279
73% Salaries & Benefits 13% Facility/Other
$6,229,295
$7,817,537
6% Financial Aid 5% Program 3% Development & Fundraising Events
TOTAL: $8,411,857
Your Generous Giving To MCS Mission*
TOTAL: $8,495,664
Annual Fund Highlights How does MCS ensure that academic and spiritual programs are of the highest caliber every year? Through generous Community support of the MCS Annual Fund!
$217,763
$187,977
This year 264 families, grandparents, staff, and alumni rallied behind this important ANNUAL initiative for our school, resulting in broad support across all core and elective programming: •
Competitive salaries to attract and retain our remarkable teachers
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High quality professional development for teachers
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Technology upgrades within our 21st century learning environment
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New curriculum adoptions (e.g. Envision Mathematics in Middle School)
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Whole-child program additions (e.g. arts, athletics, STEM, Maker Ed)
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Financial aid/scholarships for qualified Christian families
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Capital and programmatic enhancements (unrelated to Bright Future enhancements)
$153,055
Total: $558,795 34% Annual Fund Unrestricted 27% Annual Fund Restricted 39% MCS Spring Auction & Ladies Luncheon *Not including Bright Future campaign gifts and pledges
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R EPO R T ON GI VI N G: YOUR I M PACT AT M CS ANNUAL FUND
Admissions Highlights
GIFT SOURCE* As a distinctively Christian school for Christian families, MCS reaches all-time high enrollment with waitlists now in almost every grade.
2% 6%
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June 2018: 640 Students June 2019: 691 Students O N T R AC K FOR
M AX 736
2019-2020: 734 Students 0
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MCS continues to attract a remarkable student body (primarily from word-of-mouth testimony from our families)â&#x20AC;&#x201D;our thriving enrollment affirms our position as the #1 leader in innovative, private Christian education in Orange County!
Alumni
Grandparents
Friends
Staff
Parents *based on number of gifts
Signature Events
Building Community Through MCS Ladies Luncheon and Spring Benefit & Auction Together, our MCS Community celebrated the amazing academic and spiritual formation taking place in the lives of our students through fun, fellowship, and fundraising at our key special events of the year! Combined, your vital support of these events generated a total of $70,700 in net proceeds for MCS programs plus an additional $329,500 in new pledges towards Bright Future at the Auction!
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BR IG HT FUTURE LOO K- BAC K Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s an exciting time to be an MCS student! Thanks to the tireless prayer and efforts of our Board, Administration, Construction Committee, Volunteers, and the INCREDIBLE generosity of 600+ donors, MCS has completed Phase One of our Bright Future vision and made significant progress towards funding Phase Two construction. This Master Campus Plan is the springboard upon which MCS can expand its legacy of excellence established by our founders in 1987!
New spaces make a big impact on student experience! Argyros Center for Worship and Performing Arts
Arts Conservatory of Classrooms
TK-Kindergarten* Center for Education Living Legacy Athletic Center
*Adjoining Kindergarten classrooms will be accomplished in Phase II.
Financial Summary *Based on gifts/pledges from 600+ donors as of 9/30/19
Parent survey says 85% of our parents are EXCITED about our Bright Future Vision!
$16.9M Total Gifts, Pledges, & Pending Commitments Raised To-Date
$11.9M
Thank You MCS Community!
Cash received from Current Gifts & Pledges
($9M) Cost of Phase One construction
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BR IG HT FUTURE LOOK- FORWA R D! While remaining committed to our Traditions and CORE Values, MCS Leadership continues to forge ahead in accomplishing the Bright Future vision within our strategic plan. Key to this Vision is the PHYSICAL SPACE in which to offer specialized Middle School academies based on student passion, “whole child” enrichment opportunities, and incredible enhancements to current programs in Special Education, Bible, Language, and more—creating a continuum of programs unlike any private school in the area! Phase II will bring these dreams to fruition for MCS!
With your partnership, these new enhancements will be available immediately for students in Fall 2020: •
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Recapturing 10,000 sq. ft. of previously unused space to support new academic programming and traffic flow on both levels Best-in-class teaching environments—37 larger, modernized classrooms throughout elementary and
middle school, featuring window installation in all exterior classrooms • •
Two brand new Maker Spaces (elementary and middle school) Two open-air, two-story atriums, providing natural light to interior classrooms
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Middle School Commons Area for students to gather, collaborate, study, and build Christ-honoring friendships
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Dedicated front entry stairway for easy access to Middle School
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Whole-school security measures
Thank you in advance for being a part of God’s BIG PLANS for MCS!
Stories of Sacrifice Our Bright Future Campaign is filled with stories of generosity and sacrifice… we stand amazed at how God has touched so many hearts to build the Legacy of HIS school! •
A special MCS grandfather had been saving profit from a special business deal, praying for years that the Lord would show him just where to invest that money. As soon as he heard of the pressing need within our building project and that the teachers were making pledges from their own paychecks, he felt God’s quiet prompting that MCS was that special place. Imagine our MCS Community’s reaction to this incredible $1M anonymous donation!!
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MCS staff gives their all: Time. Talent. And… treasure. They do whatever it takes to make sure their students are reaching for God’s best. Of their own initiative, 35 teachers and faculty united to pledge their financial support of MCS Bright Future—these educators are PUMPED to soar for students in their new spaces!
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2 019 M CS PAREN T SURVE Y H I G H L I G H T S Parents Strongly Agree/ Agree about MCS: Level of interest and care my child receives as a person
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Level of communication from my child’s teacher
Way in which my child’s teacher engages and inspires
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85%
Degree to which my child’s teacher models Christian values
Academic standards upheld by my child’s teacher
Way in which my child’s teacher balances academics and spiritual development
90%
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A WARM INVITATION FOR YOUR INVOLVEMENT Whether you’re an MCS parent, grandparent, alumni, faculty, or friend, please accept our deepest appreciation for your generous gifts of time, talent, and treasure during the 2018-19 school year. If we could thank each and every one personally, we would gladly do so!
Future generations of DIFFERENCE MAKERS for the Kingdom will be influenced because of YOU. It is our honor to continue serving and partnering with you to make this a transformational year for each and every student and family. MCS Advancement Team is here to serve your family!
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We look forward with anticipation to the many “God” stories that will unfold this year, as we collectively sacrifice and invest together into a lasting Legacy through Mariners Christian School!
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A LUMNI REL ATI ONS MCS Alumni Association Reflects Our Long-Term Commitment To Students Now 1475 graduates strong, the MCS Alumni Association is gaining greater visibility and impact with the MCS Community!
Alumni Advisory Council Thanks to our MCS Alumni Advisory Committee for sharing time and expertise as we develop plans to strengthen our Alumni Association. 2018-19 Leadership
Follow MCS Alumni on Instagram!
Matt & Brittany (Langdon) Barkley Matt Gray Jon Langford Michael McClellan Buddy & Christine (Daichendt) Molway
@marinerschristianalumni
Welcome Back Alumni This year we welcomed many Alumni back at events such as our Founders Reception, Alumni Chapel, and Read Across America Day.
Alumni Teal and Black Fund NEW! This year we launched a brand new program just for Alumni called the Teal and Black Fund, designed for all Alumni students/parents/grandparents to unite together in support of MCS—we’re so thankful for our 75 founding members who funded the furnishings on our outdoor patio for Middle School.
Distinguished Alumni of the Year 2019 What an honor to present this award to Trevor Lawrence ‘07, current Junior High Pastor at Grace Fellowship! Trevor has shown gifted leadership, spiritual depth, and the love of Jesus to countless kids in his ministry, making a massive impact for the Gospel. *Nominations for our 2020 Distinguished Alumni Award are due Dec 31
High School Matriculation MCS Alumni Class 2019 3% 3% 6%
College Matriculation, MCS Alumni Class 2015 Alumni Class 2015 garners impressive acceptances! Newport Harbor Orange Lutheran Mater Dei Crean Lutheran Pacifica Christian Other/combined Corona Del Mar Edison
8%
Foothill
Baylor University Belmont University Biola University Cal Baptist University Cal Poly Pomona Cal Poly San Luis Obispo
21%
Cal State Long Beach
11% 18%
Cal State University of San Marcos Chapman University Columbia University
14% 15%
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John Hopkins University Loyola Marymount University Pepperdine University Point Loma Nazarene University San Diego State University San Francisco State University Southern Methodist University
Fordham University
Texas Christian University
Harvey Mudd College
University of Arizona
Hope International University
University of California, Berkeley
University of California, Los Angeles University of California, Santa Barbara University of Southern California University of Texas University of the South University of Utah Westmont College
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K E Y U P C O M I N G DAT E S : WED, OCT. 30 MCS Ladies Luncheon at Big Canyon Country Club MON, NOV. 11 “Salute to Veterans” All-School Program NOV. 18-25 MCS Annual Fund Parent Giving Week FRI, DEC. 6 PTF Christmas Boutique FRI, MAR. 6 Spring Benefit & Auction at Fashion Island Hotel SUMMER 2020 Bright Future Phase II Construction
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The earth is HIS, and everything in it, the world, and all who live in it. PSALM 24:1
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